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1 THE VETTE SETTE President s Corner It is summer time and to all you Classic Glassers, it is also Corvette time of the year. There are plenty of activities going on this time of the year with lots of car shows, cruises and other types of events for you to enjoy. Classic Glass annual club picnic is this weekend and we have a great one planned again. It looks like we will have good weather and I am sure we will have some great food for everyone. Calvary Children s Home kids are going to join us again this year and we hope all can be there to enjoy the fun. Super Vette and the Sock Hop are just around the corner and man do we have some great thing planned for this year so if you have not already registered then get to it. The second annual Sock Hop is Aug 4 th this year on Friday night. We have games to play and prizes to give out and one of the best oldies bands in town. Remember that you need to pre-register to get in FREE otherwise it is $20 bucks a A Monthly Publication for the Members of The Volume XVI Issue 6 June 2006 Page 1 head so please get those registration forms in soon. For those of you who have come to the last 2 super Vette meetings and have turned in your door prize stuff or who have committed to have it in soon. I wanted to say thanks as this is a team effort and we need everyone to help out to make this the best Corvette show in the southeast. We have a good line up so far of events and cruises but we can use some more. Do not worry about the calendar being too full as people have different likes and we can have more than one thing on the same weekend. Let Cindy know or tell me and I will get with Cindy for you and we will get you on the calendar. Barry

2 Officers for 2006 President Barry Tomlinson Vice President At Large Randy Cooper Vice President of Membership Don Shamel Vice President of Activities Cindy Owens Secretary Harriette Majoros Treasurer Tom Sauntry Board Members John Pardus Reggie Martin Bob Renneke Joe Owens NCM Ambassador Fred Hale Webmaster Bridget Stephens Newsletter Editor Bill Majoros Editor s Corner By The Majoros How do you like that bad car at the top? Where do you find potential club members? Harriette found three at the Southeastern Builders show. We have found a couple others when out to eat. Always be ready to invite someone to our club meetings. Remember growth in the club is good. Recently, Joe sent out an regarding the lack of signups for the MTI Dyno Day If we don t have any more sign up it is in danger of being cancelled. This happens a lot. Event Managers make arrangements based on a certain number of participants to get the best deal for the members. For a cruise, they map it out, present it to the board, run the route, check on stops, & road conditions, set up for discounts or seating or other necessary details. A considerable amount of planning is done. If you think you are going to participate, please take the time to sign up as early as possible so the event manager is not relegated to eating the tires off his/her dearly beloved Vette in consternation. Remember also, if there is an event that you would like to see happen, you too can be the Event Manager and there are a lot of us who would be absolutely delighted in following you to. Well you fill in the blank. Corvette Racing Update C6R Corvette Racing July 15 July 22 Aug Corvette Racing Schedule Utah Grand Prix Grand Prix of Portland Generac 500 at Road America Sept 3 Grand Prix of Mosport Sept 30 Oct 21 Petit Le Mans Monterey Sports Car Championships *Corvettes For Sale* If you have a Corvette for sale, we will put it into the newsletter for 1 month free of charge. The ad can have up to 3 lines and contain only a basic description and contact information. After that you can run an extended ad for 6 months and only have to pay $10 for members and $25 for non-members. Contact Bill Majoros Corvette Trivia Did you know that: In 1965 Pontiac almost beat out Chevy for the Coke bottle design body with the Banshee. GM stopped it and later Pontiac president John DeLorean became president of Chevrolet. The coupes rear window was removable for more of a true convertible experience. In 1987 you could buy a Corvette without an engine installed by the factory. It took 55 hrs to build a C-5 down from 70 hrs for the last C-4 model. The production line at Bowling Green is about 7 miles long. Page 2

3 Meeting Minutes from June 13th Meeting Volume XVI Issue 6 June, 2006 Meeting was called to order at 7:37 by President Barry Tomlinson Welcome to all in attendance. Gave apology for the situation at SideLines which was due to a miscommunication. Commented on the interesting slide show with music that was put together by Winston Whitlock. Said it would be replayed after the meeting. Thanked Winston. Take a look at Chaz Cone s website to see again. Introduction of all officers, board members and committee chairs US PLAY: Feedback was mostly verbal. It will be discussed at the board meeting next week. Asked for comments so he can have the comments in hand rather than trying to remember. BOGEYS: 64 cars at the great show. Thanks to Cindy and Joe for putting it together and all the many volunteers who helped make it a success. MID-ALABAMA SHOW: 4 cars went. 3 out of the 4 cars came home with a trophy. Joe and Cindy for C-6; Hillary and Bob Dukas for C-5 and Tim Eason for the 67. NCM VOLUNTEER WEEKEND: 10 people went up. Stuffed envelopes and did warehouse work of separating out returned materials. MTI DYNO DAY: people showed up. Reese gave a tech lesson and there were 5 or 6 cars that were dyno d Reese also provided pizza and cokes. GUEST INTRODUCTION: Barry turned the mike over to Joe Owens for the introduction of Carolyn Sikes of Gwinnett Center for Cultural Arts. (She has a Vette.) Carolyn talked about the) Oct. 14 event of Vintage Wine, Vintage Cars being held at the Arts Center next to the arena in Gwinnett. There is room for cars in the circular drive and a few on the other drive. Want 2 of each vintage to show the progression of the car. Each car owner and guest will get a ticket to the event which will include food activates and a silent auction. Dress is dressy casual (no jeans). Funds go to support the Children s Art Center. Joe then indicated that 13 cars had already signed up MEMORIAL PLAQUE: Showed plaque and that first name on it was that of Charles Eason who recently died and was a member of the club. It will be in the showcase. VETTES OF THE SOUTH: In the past, CGCC has won for participation. Looking for a good turn out this year. CLUB PICNIC: is July 8 with food catered again. Have to have club approval, as the expenditure will be about $750. Motion made approved. (Fred made the motion and Joe seconded after the fact.) Secretary: Harriette Majoros: Minutes of the May meeting were approved as written in the May newsletter. Treasure: Tom Sauntry: Beginning Balance $ V.P. Activities: Cindy Owens: Top of Georgia Show- 6/24/06 Ron Floyd event manager 21 signed up for the Brasstown Bald event. Need one more C-3 if possible for special display at he event. Registrations due by 6/17/06. Operation One Voice: 7/3/06 No further information other than that on the website. Club Picnic: 7/8/06 Cindy & Joe Owens, event managers Calvary Kids will be there. Catered by Williamson Bros. R.C. races will be held. Need everyone who is coming to sign up to get the accurate count for ordering food. Gene Cofer Museum: 7/22/06 Bill Gohr, event manager Will Harris the curator of the museum spoke. During tour he gives a history of the unique cars on display. This is a special event. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Sidelines. Mystery Cruise: 7/29/06- Harriette & Bill Majoros event managers Meet by 8:30 at Varsity at Town Center Mall. $30. per person covers both events of the day and lunch. Bring sunscreen, walking shoes and be ready to rock and roll for the day. Event is over at 4-4:30 so you will be home around 6:00 p.m. Page 3

4 Page 4 Volume XVI Issue 6 June, 2006 Sock Hop: 8/4/06- Cindy & Joe Owens event managers Two meeting have been held. Joe has gotten the word out to Corvette Forum and PeachState Posse about pre-registration to SuperVette Sat getting you in to the Sock Hop. Only 2 entry s per car to the Sock Hop. It is only for those who have pre-registered by Otherwise it is $20. per person. There will be a DJ. Dress in your best 50 s get up and there will be a Hula Hoop contest. Time is 7-11p.m. SuperVette Saturday: 8/5/06- Joe & Cindy, event managers Will have to be there at the crack of dawn to start setting up. Please be there between 7 & 7:15 to set up (or earlier) registration open at 7:30 a.m. There are lots of vendors already signed up and have been promised lots of goodies. Lots of volunteers are needed to help all day long. Day s Chevrolet lot on Hwy 41 is the location. Cars Movie Event: 7/25/06 Bridget Stephens- event manager AMC manager said we could have into the movie. Sunday matinee - 3:00 show. Meet at the show at 2:00. Will be going to the Varsity, Town Center afterwards. Barry then commented that if you sign up early, it makes making arrangements a lot easier for SuperVette Saturday. Last year there were 168 cars. V.P., Membership: Don Shamel Attendance for tonight is 75 members with 10 guests. Guests are: Barbara & R.A. Williams with a 63 red convertible and they are the original owners (!) Ray Moss red convertible Steve Embrey (joined) triple black Tom Wright (joined) electron blue convertible Larry & Sherry Yon (joined) sunset orange coupe Sandy Sturzione pewter and 1999 black Carolyn & Martin Sikes Roman Red & white Membership drawing Jane Tenedini - $37.50, $ to the club NCM: Fred Hale Encouraging everyone to join. Z06 Fest. 160 cars have already signed up. Event is 7/20- thru 7/22. Anniversary Event: 8/31/066 thru 9/3/06. Free registration and dinner. Raffle for a 2007 red coupe is $10. with unlimited number of tickets. C-3 event is 10/10-10/14. CGCC volunteer work weekend. 5 couple went. Worked on membership packets and in the back room. If you do not want to receive the that is sent regarding events, contact Fred to have your name removed. Joe Owens added that the NCM is closer to us than the beach and you can see naked Vettes at the museum. CGCC store: Chris Siddall Have lots of stuff with CGCC on it. Come and look Webmaster: Bridget Stephens. Update on membership list. Check the list and make sure your information is correct. If not please notify her so she can correct. Still needs photos for the member s garage. For SuperVette Saturday, there will be a map to the Sock Hop and Event. Wayne Wise will moderate the club s forum on the web site. It may be up and running by the next meeting. Will be a Bits and Bites of information and you will have to register and have a password along with being a member. Will be along the lines of Corvette Forum. V.P. at Large: Randy Cooper $163. in raffle tonight. $81.50 to club and to two members John Iroff and Gary Griffin were winners. Comments: Joe Owens GA Lottery events thanked those who showed up (even though the lottery was a no show a couple of times.) Gave away Corvette merchandise, t-shirts, polos, etc. Did the club proud.

5 Barry Tomlinson: No new business. Thanked everyone for bearing with things tonight. Thanked the wait staff. Board meeting will be at Sideline at 7:00 p.m. on 6/20/06. New cars: none Meeting adjourned at 8:48 PM Respectfully submitted for approval at the July 11 meeting. Harriette Majoros LOOKING BACK Classic Glass July 1996 By Ron Floyd Member Dave Bachman ruminated in the Vette Sette on his Corvette beginnings. Despite some early interest in the 60's, it wasn't until 1974 that he took the plunge, buying a "forlorn '55 badly in need of TLC" based on a friend's convincing that it was a "deal" at $1,800. Membership VP, John Iroff, reported club membership at 58 and Super Saturday planning was underway for August 17th at Day's Chevrolet according to "Otter" Giberson. Vette Sette Editor Wayne Ray, wrote a lengthy and hilarious "Hot Air" article on "How Government Works". Ron Floyd rfloyd1094@comcast.net Page 5

6 For SVS Registrar Use Only: Registration Number: Check # Amount: Name on Check: Friday Night Event? Super Vette Saturday 2006 Registration Form August 5, 2006 at Day s Chevrolet in Acworth, GA. Entry fee: $40 per car (Friday night Sock Hop included if received by 07/21/06) If not pre-registered, Sock Hop is $20 per person at door. Please Print Name: Phone: ( ) Address: City: State: Zip: Show Registration Amt $ Club Affiliation (name/location): / T-Shirt Size (1 T-Shirt and 1 pin included at no charge for each car registered) Extra T-Shirts Size(s) $15 ea. Extra pins $5 ea. Friday Night Sock Hop?_Y_/_N_ How Many to Attend? Total Amt $ Corvette Information (Please circle your category) C1 C2 C3A C3B C4A C4B C5A C5B C6 Modified ? ANY YEAR Year: Exterior Color: CID: HP: Coupe Convertible FRC ZO6 (circle one) Hold Harmless Agreement: I agree to insure my vehicle(s) and property against loss, damage, and liability and to provide proof of insurance to upon request. I agree to assume the risk of any and all damages and injuries and to indemnify and hold harmless Day s Chevrolet,, their officers, directors, agents, employees, and chapter for any acts or omissions which may result in theft, damage, or destruction of my property and injury to me or others occurring during, or as a consequence of this event, Signature: Date: Please mail completed registration form with your check in time to be received no later than7/21/06 made payable to: P.O. Box 4936, Marietta GA Page 6

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10 Upcoming Activities: July 8 July 15 July 15 July July 29 August 4 August 5 Club Picnic Panoz Road Atlanta Riverstone Cruise In ZO6 Fest Mystery Cruise Sock Hop SUPERVETTE SATURDAY National Corvette Museum Activities Jul Z06 Fest Aug 31 Sept 3 Anniversary Celebration Sept R8C Xperience Reunion Oct C3 Extravaganza P.O. Box 4936 Marietta, GA HOTLINE (770) Web Page: Meeting Location Sidelines Grill 1440 Roswell Road Marietta, GA Approx. 1 Mile East of the Big Chicken 2nd Tuesday of Each Month Meeting Time: 7:30 PM Next Meeting: July 11th THE VETTE SETTE Page 10